Jill Leo was named the new Director of Festivals and Events for the Historic District Business Association (HDBA).

“I am very excited about the opportunity to serve as director,” she said. “After living in Natchitoches for the past 18 years, receiving a degree from NSU, and now raising a family here, I am eager to give back and promote what makes Natchitoches such a great place!”

Jill will work to organize the Christmas Festival and Car Show.

HDBA representatives said they are excited to have Jill working with and helping to lead them to fulfill HDBA’s goal of making Natchitoches the #1 tourist destination in Louisiana.